This whole website is relevant to developing my profession as an early childhood educator. The research library will help me to stay up to date on current issues and trends. The CDC has conferences, where I can network and continue to grow and learn. They have ways in which I can get involved, which will help me to make a difference in a child's life that I might not even be able to meet.
One part of the website that really had me thinking about poverty was a new series on Children of Hard Times. With this, there are many stories about children living in poverty. In one state, Ohio, families that receive temporary assistance need to work community service hours while they are waiting for a job. I think this is a great idea. Unfortunately, the system has its flaws, and the one family I read about had to wait 3 months before they could receive any money again. This is something that other states should look into; not only the community service, but maybe making sure that families are not unnecessarily being "punished" for something.
The CDF works with many different politicians, from the local to state to national level, in order to help out children. They include research from neuroscientists and economists in their research library as well. The CDF has many good resources, and I look forward to learning more about this organization with each future newsletter.
http://www.childrensdefense.org/policy-priorities/ending-child-poverty/children-of-hard-times-9.html
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